Philippine Energy and Resources
Luzon grid on ‘yellow’ alert on March 5
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed the Luzon grid under a “yellow” alert on Wednesday— the first alert issued this year — due to the increase in demand, with some power plants facing outages.
PH needs at least P85 billion to achieve 100% electrification -DOE
The government needs to spend at least P85 billion to provide electricity to all households in the entire Philippine archipelago, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Wednesday.
Consumer group flags ‘regulatory failure’ over ERC’s inaction on 113 NGCP cases since 2017
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has yet to act on 113 applications filed by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), some of which date back to 2017, raising concerns over electricity pricing and regulatory efficiency.
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RSA delves into the Philippines' costly energy problem
Businessman Ramon S. Ang fearlessly tackled the issue of high electricity and fuel prices in the country compared to its neighbors during the Philippine Economic Briefing on Monday, May 27.
Philippines’ dependency on coal-fired power surpasses China, Indonesia
The Philippines surpassed Indonesia and China to break into the world’s top ten economies most dependent on coal-fired power, data from energy think tank Ember showed, underlining the challenges it faces to achieve its green energy goals.
Tuy-Dasmariñas transmission line set for year-end completion -NGCP
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that the Tuy-Dasmariñas transmission line, aimed at increasing generation capacity in the south, is nearing completion.
Philippines still open to joint exploration with China if legal terms met
Despite rising maritime tensions with China, the Philippines is keeping the door open for possible joint oil and gas exploration with Beijing in the South China Sea.
Tolentino bill exempts electricity, internet from VAT
Filipino workers and students may soon get some relief from high cost of electricity and internet, services after Senator Francis ‘TOL’ Tolentino filed a bill seeking to exempt the two services from the 12% value-added tax (VAT).
Maharlika open to funding nuclear energy projects
The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) has expressed interest in financing nuclear power projects in the Philippines, as the government seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce power costs.
BOI, Masdar partner to accelerate RE development in Philippines
The country’s renewable energy sector is expected to garner more funding as Masdar, a clean energy firm based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a deal to facilitate prospective investments.
Marcos signs law to develop natural gas industry
A measure batting for the development of the country’s natural gas resources has been signed into law.
Creation of PhilATOM to harness benefits of nuclear energy -Alan Cayetano
The bill seeking to create the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM), an independent regulatory and quasi-judicial body tasked with ensuring nuclear safety and security, will bode well for the country as it would help employ the benefits of nuclear energy, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said.
House quinta-comm sets sights on Philippines' high power costs
The quinta-comm--also known as the Murang Pagkain Super-committee--will soon shift to hearings that will look for solutions to the high cost of electricity in the country, it's overall chairman Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda said.
Government pulls the plug on LGU taxes for electric coops
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that all electric cooperatives (ECs) nationwide are exempted from taxes imposed by their local government units (LGUs).
DOE partners with USAID to develop Energy Resiliency Scorecard for climate resilience
The Department of Energy (DOE) has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop the Energy Resiliency Scorecard (ERS) for climate resilience in the country’s energy sector.
Capitalizing on LNG will improve PH’s energy supply, says think tank
Capitalizing on the Philippine’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry will improve the country’s energy sustainability and supply, a think tank said.
(Strengthening renewable energy in the Philippines) ECCP and NGCP sign key agreement
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge and expertise in transmission and distribution operations.
COP29 to operationalize disbursement of L&D fund; ramp up call for clean energy financing
As existential threats on vulnerable countries are escalating, one of the major action agendas being advanced in this year’s 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be operationalization of the long-awaited disbursement of loss and damage (L&D) fund.
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US hints funding for PH workforce, energy dev't
As part of its commitments to boosting the Philippines' semiconductor industry, the United States government is looking at workforce development and resilient energy supply as potential priority areas for funding under the CHIPS Act.
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Coco power! Philippines shifts to higher biofuel blends, targets 5% by 2026
The Philippines is accelerating its biofuel program with a higher mandatory blend for transportation fuel to decrease dependence on imported fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the local biodiesel and bioethanol sectors.
Marcos keen on adopting Brunei's waste-to energy approach
During a high-level meeting with key players in Brunei's energy sector during his state visit in the neighboring country, Marcos emphasized the government's interest in waste-to-energy projects as the country shift from fossil fuels to renewables
Philippines eyeing partnership with US for next-generation geothermal technologies
The Philippines is eyeing to firm up collaboration and prospective private sector partnerships with the United States for targeted deployment of next-generation geothermal technologies in the country.
“Geothermal has such enormous potential. If we can capture the ‘heat beneath our feet,’ it can be the clean, reliable, baseload scalable power for everybody -- from industries to households.”
-US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm
Recto leads push for carbon pricing in the Philippines
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto spearheaded a Technical Working Group Meeting earlier today to pave the way for the implementation of carbon pricing instruments in the Philippines.
No more renewable energy foreign equity limit in PH
Foreign investors wanting full ownership of renewable energy projects in the Philippines are now free to do so as the Department of Energy (DOE) has revised the playbook governing investments in renewables.
2,000 Philippine species critically endangered – DENR
Up to 2,000 of 56,000 species of the country’s flora and fauna remain critically endangered and vulnerable to extinction, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
(Industry not ready) Toledo calls for 10-year transition on raw mineral export ban amid cost, infrastructure challenges
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) is urging lawmakers to extend the transition period for a proposed ban on raw mineral exports, warning that the industry needs more time to develop domestic processing capacity.
Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets
Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change.
Tulfo grills DENR over lack of transparency on mining info
During the Senate’s plenary sessions for the budget, which stretched into the early hours of Tuesday, November 19, Tulfo questioned why the DENR issued a circular stating that certain mining information, particularly applications for Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC), was exempt from the Freedom of Information (FOI) order.
DENR failed to fulfill clean water act mandate -CA
In its 60-page decision issued on Aug. 8, the appellate court said the DENR and its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) had failed to fulfill their responsibilities under the Clean Water Act of 2004 since the law’s enactment two decades ago.
Manila sea level rising by 2.6 cm/year – study
The sea level in Manila has been increasing by about 2.6 centimeters per year from an average rate of 1.3 millimeters per year in the 1900s, with groundwater use in the city enhancing the risk of sea level rise in the country’s capital, according to a study. The Philippine Climate Change Assessment report was contained in the 268-page National Adaptation Plan (NAP) approved by President Marcos.
Philippine nickel output seen to grow by 15% this year
Despite global market headwinds, local nickel output is expected to rise by as much as 15 percent this year, driven by demand from steel production and renewable energy sectors.
DOJ to boost prosecution of environmental crimes
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is crafting a manual on the prosecution of environmental crimes to preserve the country’s natural resources for future generations.
Marcos orders refining of Department of Water Resources bill
President Marcos on Wednesday directed various agencies to work together and address issues facing the Department of Water Resources (DWR) bill that has languished in the Senate for over a year.
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Sweden, PH collaborate to advance sustainable mining practices in PH
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila and Business Sweden on Friday launched a transformative collaboration to advance sustainable mining practices in the Philippines.
(Sukat ng Kalikasan) A key toolkit for managing protected areas
With the recent signing of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (Pencas) bill into law (Republic Act No. 11995), the Philippines has taken a critical step toward safeguarding its natural heritage.
International firms eye native hydrogen opportunities in Central Luzon
The Department of Energy has received interest from companies in Australia, Europe, and North America to participate in the bidding for two pre-determined areas designated for native hydrogen exploration in Central Luzon, as part of the 2024 Philippine bid round.
DENR eyes to reforest 3 million hectares of land by 2028
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) revealed on Wednesday that it aims to reforest three million hectares of land in the country by 2028.
Marcos wants 4 high dams finished by 2028 to address water shortage -NIA
To address the water shortage, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. wants the government to finish the construction of several dams, including four high dams, by 2028 according to the National Irrigation Authority on Tuesday.
Japan, Australia, Canada, EU vow to support Philippine mining industry
The country's mining industry is expected to get a big boost after Japan, Australia, Canada, and the European Union (EU) have pledged to bolster strategic partnerships with the Philippines.
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Illegal mining allegedly perpetrated by Chinese in Surigao City leaves deep, painful scars
Massive illegal mining operations that lasted for mere months left scars deeper than its brief operations in Surigao City, leaving residents and farmers in the dust—or in their case, silt and mud. |
2025 |
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Chinese nat'l nabbed for alleged illegal farming, use of endangered wood
Authorities arrested a Chinese national and his Filipino aide for allegedly operating a lobster farm without permits in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) said Friday. PCSD said the facility was also built using about 20,000 board feet of Apitong, or Dipterocapus grandiflorus, an endangered tree species. |
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'Highly possible' 11 arrested Chinese nationals in Paracale were mining for uranium -PAOCC
It is highly possible that the 11 Chinese nationals who were arrested in Paracale, Camarines Norte were attempting to mine uranium, an official of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said Tuesday. Related: |
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China’s appetite for PH ores gnaws at mining trade
In 2012, the Asia Sentinel said that in the Philippines, Chinese mining companies, a lot of them operating illegally, have been exporting gold, nickel and other precious minerals “out through porous coastal ports.” “There are no customs officials and plenty of bribable officials to turn their eyes the other way,” it said, pointing out that mineral resources from the Philippines are brought to Hong Kong before most are shipped to mainland China. |
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Dredging activity of PH vessel with undeclared Chinese crew is legal -PCG
The dredging activity being conducted by MV Sangko Uno in Mindoro Island and Manila Bay is done in accordance with the country’s laws, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
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Illegal structures threaten reforestation in Angeles City, says mayor
More than 100,000 trees planted across 150 hectares of the former American military base lands in this city’s watershed are under threat from land speculators planning to clear the area for illegal structures, Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. warned on Wednesday. |
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Powerful people own houses, resorts in Marikina watershed -Castro
“Powerful individuals and generals” allegedly own houses, resorts, and other commercial establishments in the Upper Marikina watershed, according to ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro. |
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Group managing Masungi tags more ‘encroachments’
The nonprofit organization tapped by the government to manage the Masungi nature reserve in Rizal province is again raising the alarm over commercial “encroachments” on the protected forest area. |
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DILG probes police official's alleged link to land-grabbing at Masungi Georeserve
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is looking into the possible involvement of a police official in the alleged land-grabbing incident at the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal. |
2024 |
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DENR officials grilled over illegal structures at Mt Apo
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) officials were quizzed on Wednesday regarding alleged irregularities in the construction of illegal structures within protected areas of Mt. Apo. |
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Some developers cut through Chocolate Hills – DENR
Some project developers cut through the Chocolate Hills in Bohol during the construction of their structures, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said, reiterating that this is prohibited under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) law. |
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